Rep. Mike Bost discusses internships and national priorities

Rep. Mike Bost discusses internships and national priorities
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Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 12th district, recently shared several updates via social media. His posts touched on opportunities for student engagement, recognition of community efforts, and national policy priorities.

On March 4, 2025, Rep. Bost announced that his offices in Effingham, Mascoutah, Murphysboro, and Washington D.C. are “accepting applications for summer interns through March 14th.” He encouraged students interested in learning about the People’s House and contributing to their communities to apply. The full post can be viewed here.

Later that day, he expressed his pleasure at welcoming Judy and Paul Repking from Effingham County to Capitol Hill. In his post dated March 4, 2025, he stated: “I invited Judy to be my guest in the House gallery for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress later tonight for her tireless work on behalf of pro-life causes.” The complete message is available here.

In a subsequent tweet on March 5, 2025, Rep. Bost emphasized key national issues by stating: “We must secure the border, shrink government, extend tax relief, unleash America’s energy potential, and protect our national security in a dangerous world.” He affirmed support for the president’s commitment to these objectives during an upcoming joint address. The original tweet can be accessed here.



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